masculine or ~ā feminine
Allika (?) [either from alla = allikaṃ neuter in meaning defilement, getting soiled by (—°), or from allīyati = alliyakaṃ, a derivation from gerund alliya clinging to, sticking to. The whole word is doubtful.] — only in compound (kāma-) sukhallikānuyoga given to the attachment to sensual joys Vin I 10; D III 113, 130; S IV 330; V 421; Nett 110.
the dye made from the leaves of the alli plant